The relative calm of the transfer window has been upgraded to a tropical storm as Celtic get ready to flex their muscles in the last couple of days of activity.

First in, sometime today, will be Charley Musonda, the teenage Chelsea playmaker who already has a border collie in Stoke named after him.

Celtic have tried to sign him on a permanent basis, but Chelsea want him long term. The deal will be for the rest of this season and all of next. which is about as long as we’d get to keep him if we bought him anyway.

And its not like any profit is re-invested in the team, so everyones a winner.

Musonda was on the bench as Chelsea beat Newcastle yesterday, but left immediately after the game to head to Glasgow, where he spent the hours in his car listening to some sort of folk music CD put together by his new teammates.

There should be a replacement goalkeeper heading in either today or tomorrow as well. Craig gordons injury isn;t as bad as first feared, but its still going to keep him out for a while, and whilst Dorus Des Vries is a decent back up, even goalkeepers have to be match fit, and he isn’t.

Who will be the new goalkeeper ?

We don’t know, but we have heard Alex McLeish has thrown his hat into the ring.

We do know that a certain whatsapp group have been talking about John McGinn again, and the consensus seems to be that he will still be coming, all the bits and bobs have been agreed, but it may now be in the summer, or the summer after that and so on.

He’ll be here, just don’t know when.

I’ll be happy if he doesn;t show until summer, as our credibility has already taken a battering with the arrival of Musonda…

From the diary of May 14, last year…

Transfer shite, and Fabio Borini’s name has surfaced again, as apparently there’s a release clause in his contract should Sunderland be relegated, which he asked for when they hired David Moyes..

Then there’s Lucas Leiva, who is out of contract at Liverpool, and Charley Musonda of Chelsea.

Musonda would go on to sign his new deal at Chelsea, but that alone wasn’t enough to keep him there. With a loan move he gets the London allowance in his wages, but gets to play for a big club as well.

Football Insider summed it up..

Celtic are about to pull off the deal of the January transfer window. Musonda is a very talented player and is destined to eventually play first-team football in the Premier League and become a full international for Belgium. He is unlikely to have a future at Chelsea with their controversial youth system that sees young players signed from across Europe and then farmed out on loan, but it is something good that the Bhoys should latch on to. Patrick Roberts arrived at Parkhead in similar fashion a couple of years back before extending his stay by a further year in the summer. If Musonda makes anywhere near the impact Roberts did, then he will be a great signing.

Except of course Matthew Lindsay in the Herald, who not only now has to write about Celtic, which makes his arm ache, he can’t find anything positive to say ( Hang on, at least he’s consistently negative. you’re up and down like a dime dollies drawers-Ed )

BRENDAN Rodgers’ far from upbeat demeanour in the past four weeks has led to understandable speculation he has been frustrated in his attempts to strengthen his Celtic squad.

Whether that is because he has failed to land the players he has gone after during the January transfer window – other, that is, than Marvin Compper and Lewis Morgan, who have both been brought on board – or is due to the fact he has been denied the funds he has requested from the Parkhead hierarchy is unclear.

But if it has been the latter, if major shareholder Dermot Desmond hadn’t been swayed by appeals for the purse strings to be loosened, then the Northern Irishman will have been able to present a strong argument for more money to be made available to him on Saturday evening.

It isn’t just the injuries which Craig Gordon and Leigh Griffiths suffered during the course of the 1-0 win over Hibernian at Celtic Park which will necessitate more players being brought in during the coming days.

The flatness of the home team’s all-round performance and the narrowness of the win highlighted the need for reinforcements to arrive in the East End of Glasgow before midnight on Wednesday.

The Scottish champions, once again, were some way below their best.

Er, Celtic adapted to see out a difficult win against difficult opponents in a way that had it happened in a European game would have had us praising both their maturity and professionalism.

Poor Matt. He must hate his job. Just think though, if he’s writing about Celtic all he has to do is tell it like he thinks. Supporters appreciate that.

Mind you , if he has to think about what he writes, I can begin to see where the problem lies.

With Leigh Griffiths picking up a knock on Saturday as well, the spotlight has fallen on moussa Dembele, who will now get a run in the team. Which is something neither he or Griffiths has had this season.

Big things are expected of the Frenchman who looked a little rusty on Saturday, but did begin to show signs of the nifty footwork and off the ball work we have seen him excel at over the last year or so.

The Griffiths injury also means the club may need to resist any bids forthcoming from the lower EPL, and lets be honest, thats all we will see.

Olivier Ntcham, himself a player who is on the up, reckons it won’t be too difficult to get Dembele back up there with him.

“It is not about Leigh now, it is just about Moussa. He is a young player and I think he is feeling good here.

“For me, he is here and he is going to be here until I don’t know when but this season anyway. He is my friend and I believe in him.”

With Patrick roberts about to come back and prove that its not being out of the side that makes you world class, but what you do when you get back into it, then perhaps we can look forward to the rest of the season, and the Zenit game in particular, with a little bit more optimism than this time last month.

elsewhere, and over on the Scottish football monitor site, Auldheid has asked a significant question…

Read the evidence, and you will probably come to the same conclusion as me, the reasons for which will be outlined in a few pieces to appear on this site this week.

Apart from that, the piece itself is a well researched and superbly put together indictment of Regans time in office, and deserves as wide an audience as possible.

It has been sent to the SMSM, but lets face it, they hate anything that makes them look incapable, and that in itself is a fairly long list.

Will one of them be brave enough to refer to this in his paper ?

One of the papers did carry a story yesterday which kind of sums up newspaper double standards in twenty first century Scotland…

Gordon Parks of the Daily Record said this…

Ah , not yesterday , of course, but after Hibs fans , who had never seen their club win the Scottish cup, invaded the pitch at Hampden to savour the moment.

Today, the official Record line, written by Craig Swan, about pitch invasion had shifted somewhat, after delirious “rangers ” fans won a historic victory against bottom of the table Ross County in Dingwall…

Rangers fans nearly suffocated me but it wasn’t as bad as being crushed by Grado admits Jason Cummings

The Rangers striker struggled to breath as supporters celebrated his goal but had good training from a wrestling bout with Grado.

He’ll be alright then, if opposition fans run on and try to strangle him.

Jason Cummings reckons he was praying for the police to save him from suffocation after breaking his Rangers duck.

The livewire striker enjoyed a raucous celebration with jubilant Ibrox fans after bagging the match-winner in his new-team’s win over Ross County in Dingwall.

Cummings had only been on the field for five minutes when he cracked his effort.

Savouring a first top-flight goal, the 22-year-old slid on his knees in front of the supporters, only to be mobbed and swamped.

“Raucous “, “jubilant ” “Savouring ”

Cummings went from party mood to panic mode and said: “I thought I’d died! Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to get up and I was praying for the coppers to come and get them off me!

“It was good for the first 10 seconds then I couldn’t breathe but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I was crushed more with Grado, he’s a bit bigger.

“I can’t remember how many were on top of me, I just remember a big pair of denim jeans in my face.

“I did a knee slide and the momentum of the wet pitch took me into the fan. So I was kind of stuck but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It was fantastic and I’m buzzing. The fans were different class and I was saying to the boys that if I got on I would have to score and go sliding into the fans.

“But the fans deserved the celebration, travelling away up here, so I celebrated with them.

Aye, it was a big game for them.

And the supporters ?

And yet, when Hibernian won the cup…pitch invasions were viewed slightly differently, and inaccurately, by the Record..

Every Rangers player on pitch was attacked or spat on by Hibs fans during Hampden riot

IBROX dressing-room source reveals that all 11 Gers stars who finished the game were either kicked, punched or spat on as they tried to leave the field.

Of course, this didn’t happen. The Record never did apologise to Hibernian fans, who surely were just being passionate, raucous and jubilant ….

There is some good news though. It looks like a major battle aginst sectarianism has been won…well, I think so..

I don’t know what happened there, or how it happened.

Or here…

Finally, a word from MSP James Dornan.. in response to the sounds of sectarian songs eminating from Dingwall via the telly yesterday…

Welcome brother Docherty, my name is McLean, brother McLean, see me after the game and you can have my private number. (Elkie Sooks).
Two stick on penalties for the County, first one…Meeking’s style,
second one, what’s the time, oh its 90 minutes and my brethren are 2-0 up,….whistle, its a pen. a definite penalty. Pitch invasion, no never seen it or heard it. Sectarian bile, no never heard it.
Carry on regardless.

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2 years ago

Rob O'KEEFFE

Why watch it? Was it to be offended? I take it you realise these “peepul” aren’t going away and pretty much get away with pretty much.Maybe you could write a “poem” about how unfair things are in Scotland? Or maybe consider your actions concerning Irish surnames and mental health issues……

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2 years ago

Mike

Oh dear, someone is hurt or offended, you are very angry, away and have a lye doon, compose yourself and calm doon, you might feel better and be more composed. Alternatively stop talking shite.

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

You seem offended by the Sevco game,did the taxman make you watch it? I’m not hurt by you but you abuse Irish surnames,maybe you should walk away to the sites that encourage that….and please take your “poetry” with you…..

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2 years ago

Mike

I abuse Irish surnames, you are talking shite, but then again, its you and you have a habit of talking shite. I have never ever knowingly abused an Irish name, you just bring the best out of me, that is if you are Irish, or are you still a fud. Once a fud always a fud, Irish Scottish even English. I hold this site in high esteem, perhaps you should leave it and go back to the J.J. site, where everybody knows your name. The day I leave, well that will be when I decide to leave, not you, because… Read more »

Never watched their game but I read English on the BBC. He went to lengths to talk of how contentious the first penalty was and then immediately said there was no doubt in the world that the second one was never a penalty. No reasons why, just cos. But it sounds as though Ross county were absolutely awful. Hardly a surprise.

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2 years ago

Rob O'KEEFFE

John,well done for not watching.Who would? The golf was much better with WorldClass players behaving impeccably and no need to feel “offended”……

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2 years ago

Mike

Still talking SHITE.

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

No need to shout,but yes,you generally do…..and then there’s the “poetry”…..God Help Us….

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2 years ago

Mike

Another new moniker, how can a bhoy keep up, you should change it to fud, it suits you.

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2 years ago

Mike

Neither did I John, my kindle fire and its stream is fucked so I just listened instead.

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2 years ago

Marcello Stefani

Caption: BBC Radio Scotland special headphones for listening to the Rangers song sheet

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Off Twitter for a few days,until window shuts,due to negativity directed at Manager and team.
Always refreshing to read positivity,every day in your diary Ralph/Ritchie.
Musonda will be like Roberts for us.A real quality,creative player.Understandable,Chelski only want a loan deal.
Dembele ? I having a feeling he’ll get back to scoring,and be at his Hunskelping best,come March.
Keep up the positively.
4 Cup games away,from historic back-to-back Trebles.

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2 years ago

Rob O'KEEFFE

You’ve come to the right place……Signed Monti and me….

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

I’m only here for the banter.
I read the Diary,all for constructive criticism.
But,I’m also a realist.
Yes,defence needs improved.
I trust the best Manager we’ve had since Stein,to get it right.
HH

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

You are very welcome.As long as you don’t abuse Irish Republican Celtic fans whose family support goes back 100 years…..or resort to “poetry….KTF.

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2 years ago

Mike

Or be a troll or imply tax improprieties or try to chase posters from the site, or talk mince.

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2 years ago

Mike

Auldhead, AKA legend, After a very brief skirmish onto the SFM site,
there is absolutely no question that Regan is very definitely a DIDDY.
The work that, that fella (Auldhead) has put into the Governance of Scottish fitba. must be recognised and acknowledged.
Tonight when the soaps are on, that is when I will be continuing to read and to learn the facts of what has been done and what has been purposely ignored in the Governance of Scottish fitba.
Not in my name. # Me too.
KTF Regan GTF.

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2 years ago

Mike

Possibly I was, that might explain a lot, my dark greying herr. and yes I did try to complain but someone badgered me.

First of all – re James Dornan – please note he is actually retweeting someone elses words – James Dornan SNP Retweeted GAPonsonby Just like to get the facts right and all that. And now this… Its 2 days to go till Window closes and now we make our 2nd first team capture ( with Comperr already out injured). Charlie might very well be a great player and we may be lucky to have him but I just feel like sighing. Celtic are like the guy who rents fancy cars to look nice in his driveway and never just buys… Read more »

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

With the greatest respect Des,that ‘quality’ player to buy,you so desire,costs upwards of 10M,in today’s inflated market.
We plan,short term,for CL qualifiers.Musonda is outstanding business,for this purpose.Compper will also settle in,for qualifiers,for this purpose,as will Morgan,and other additions.
For domestic football,we can’t spend big.
Zenit ? Spent 80M,this season alone.Yet many Tims are fixated by this game,and panicking about our defence ?
Reality is,our goals are 7IAR,back-to-back Trebled,and ready for CL qualifiers.
Cheers

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2 years ago

Mike

Welcome back Baldy.

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2 years ago

Macca

Totally agree Desi. Whilst the midfield will benefit from Charlie’s creativity, I will be very disappointed in we go into the St Petersburg game with the current back 4.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

You do realise Zenit spent 80M on transfers,this season,alone ?
Got to be realistic,our defence is fine for 7IAR and back-to-back Trebles.
We won’t win Europa,and will probably be put out by Zenit.
All about being ready for CL qualifiers.
Cheers HH

I hear you but then I think – we have the CL Money, Season Book Money, Europa games Money, Virgil sell on Money…and our centre half purchases…1 guy from a German teams subs bench and offers being made for a guy who Dundee got for heehaw..total outlay..£2m max and the defence quality boost and confidence levels boost – negligible if at all

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Always like to see attacking,creative players.Musonda is a huge boost,and if we wanted him on a transfer,we couldn’t afford him.
14 games to go in the league,why buy a 6M defender/wages to match ?
Will said players come ?
I do think we will buy big for defence in the summer.
Cheers KTF

But…When will we buy big for defence in a World Cup Summer? Traditionally its a holding pattern for signings when a big tourney is on. Any big players will either Be at the World Cup and signed up or be there and hoping to start a bidding war after a good tourney. I will be happy to go with a stable defence…its the fragility that is the issue..first bit of pressure and any centre pairing we currently have ( I appreciate Comperr here to help that calm need) seems to get scared so I dont ask for megastars, just guys… Read more »

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2 years ago

Monti

Celtic Symphony,
A bit defeatist i think, i don’t give a fuck if Zenit spend 80m or 100m we haven’t addressed the defence.
It is a mistake.
Also it’s not all about the CL qualifiers…it’s about THIS fucking season!

HH

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Not at all.Realistic,Monti my old san.
3 yrs ago,I was Holy Sea on here,you might remember.I got a free transfer to Twiitter.
I changed my handle,as I became a lapsed Catholic due to Ronny Deila.I had no faith in him(Maribor,Malmo)and blamed God,so it was sacrilege to keep using HS.
Cheers,mucker.KTF
I love Brendan Rodgers CSC.

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2 years ago

Monti

Celtic Symphony,
I remember the ‘ Holy sea ‘ welcome comrade!

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2 years ago

Mike

You’ve just answered your own question, Broonie and perhaps K.T. aside why bother making a long term plan, when because of Bosman, if you develop and promote a talented player, or when you pick up an untried player cheaply in another poorer league, then they will want to earn more in another league. Celtic to them is just a stepping stone to better wages. Example 1. Dembelle. Example 2. VVD. So because of our poorer league and its unfortunate position with the richer league down the M74, the player will come to the jealous notice of our neighbours, who will… Read more »

Dembele and VVD were bought as part of Project Sell On. not Project Sell them the club. They were also BOUGHT, not loaned. Its the loan idea that is short termist and I know it worked with Sammy but the “taste and try afore you even consider trying to buy” idea just doesn’t sound like a long term plan you would expect a good manager to support. Ultimately your playing Stop-Start-repeat all over again, soon all our players will be on stuart Armstrong style extensions…one window at a time and nothing beyond Ah, for stepping stones.. I could offer you… Read more »

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2 years ago

Mike

Yeah and it worked, How can there be a long term plan, Bosman killed any hope of any poorer league’s forming any long term plans. Do you think that Musonda or Roberts would be at Celtic in any capacity if there was no loan system..no. If we develop Christie and he becomes successful then he would join Armstrong, VVD, Wanyama, Foster in heading south. Look at all the other Scottish clubs, they are all the same seeking out loan deals, surviving on a short term basis. That is just the way it is, any player who is a success at… Read more »

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2 years ago

BondiBrian

Oh ah dunno Mike “…There is NO player loyalty…’ KT? although if a 25 million transfer was offered fae one of the big clubs ( top 4 EPL for example )the board might be big-time-tempted, and once they tell yi yer selt yer selt.

Anyhooo..am auld enough ti remember Kenny goin to L’pool.

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2 years ago

Mike

Reply is gone, oh don’t worry Mike its “Trash”, it doesn’t fit in with the currant thinking dontchaknow. Canny be open, honest transparent, no you must…conform. (fuck that) CSC.

Desi, While we are in the SPL and the crazy TV money persists down south, we shall find it very difficult to hold onto our best players. In a recent interview Sutton asked KT if he was tempted by the big money to the south. Even KT did not deny he may be interested. As far as I can see, there are three options that could be pursued to address the retention problem. Firstly, there is grow your own, like Tierney. Secondly, there is develop alternative income streams, e.g the hotel, Parkhead as a sports club etc. Essentially, the EPL… Read more »

Youre right Monti….Im sure Brendan knows what his mate as Head of Recruitment is doing so im happy with that.

Plus we saved wasting a month of wages on getting folk up to speed too, kerching!

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2 years ago

Monti

Desi,
Am i the only one on transfer window meds?
The defence is shite and we sign a winger?

Wwwwwhhhhhhhaaatttttt?

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2 years ago

ROB O'KEEFFE

No you’re not…

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Qualify player,may I add.
We’ll ‘re-tool the defence in the summer.
HH

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2 years ago

Monti

Celtic Symphony, My thinking is the following: 1) Craig Gordon has been a good keeper for Celtic, i wish him a speedy recovery btw, however it concerns me how he doesn’t come for crosses & more worryingly, his propensity for inviting pressure on the defence through poor distribution. Lustig- Days are numbered, legs gone and needs to be back up to another RB, not sure if that can be Ralston yet. Boyata- shite Simunovic- apparently wants to leave & injury prone. Ajer- should be nowhere near the defence, he’s a midfielder. Tierney- GOD! We should be targeting defenders who are… Read more »

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2 years ago

Monti

Cheers Gary!

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Well said.
KTF.In Brendan we trust(Thank God it’s no longer Deila)

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2 years ago

Rebus67

CS,

Everyday I thank the Fates that it is not Deila. He was either a flin flan man, good at workshops…….or he was promoted out of his depth! Possibly both!

Why, why why, did we hire him?

Bhoy, there have been some dodgy appointments over the years.

We have a good mgr now, not flawless, but a very good one. He has already repaid his salary by improving the value of several players.

Rebus

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

Rebus,RD gave an excellent interview in the Alternative View.He was meant to be assistant to Roy Keane,Keane pulled out and PL offered him the job.He knew he would struggle but couldn’t turn it down.Nice guy,conned out of a Treble,certain players really let him down.Not Leigh,he was different class and thrived under him.Remember the Ronny Roar,2 Titles that are part of the 6.Best of luck to him.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Yes,Lawwell was to blame for Deila.
Desmond made sure of Rodgers.
Yes,not flawless,but BR will go down in history as Invincible Treble winner.
He’s working in difficult markets ‘re our budget.He wants ‘quality’ but this comes at a price we cannot afford.
Defence ? Yes,needs to be more solid.
I reckon,next few windows will see this area sorted.
Cheers.

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2 years ago

badgerbhoy74

Caption: SMSM test new headgear to ensure accurate reporting on singing at all Sevco games.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Post lost ?
Cheers

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2 years ago

ROB O'KEEFFE

Stop being positive…

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2 years ago

Weered

Caption…does this Surround sound really work….

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2 years ago

Mike

Caption, The MSSM headwear, Hear no evil, see no evil, talk shite.

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2 years ago

Mike

Doh, just repeated badgerbhoy’s caption. “Lets go hunting badgers”.

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2 years ago

Monti

I prefer beaver!

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2 years ago

Weered

MONTI…THE BIGGER THE TAIL THE BETTER…

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2 years ago

Monti

THE HEED ? 🙂

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2 years ago

Monti

Just had a row with the Sky Sports complaints dept. I will provide the number in a fuckin minute but this is the jist of the call. Sky -” Hello you are through to Sky, you are speaking to Rajid, how can i help.”? Monti – ( mutters fuck sake under his breath) ” Hi do you know what sectarianism is “? Rajid ” no ” Monti- well can you fucking pass me through to someone who does then”? Rajid ” yes sir one moment sir ” Sky – “Hi you’re speaking with Emma, how can i help”? Monti –… Read more »

Monti, WELL DONE for making a stance and AT LEAST trying to do something. The bastards can only remain deaf whilst the majority of us do fuck all. I have tried with the BBC and others and will continue to do so, but we need NUMBERS. I hope most of you apathetic fuckers are alert to this and join in.
I’ve been taking a wee rest from commenting in general but couldn’t resist this and one on Phil’s site earlier.
Keep at ’em.
HH

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2 years ago

Monti

Tic Toc,
Get posting more often, i feel isolated being the only lunatic on here 🙂

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2 years ago

TicToc

Ha, Monti. If you’re a lunatic, you’ll do for me. You’re one of very few on here who can see and state clearly a) what’s wrong and b) potential fixes. FFS, Let the lunatics have their say, Let the loonies loose all day, Let the lunatics lead the way, While the stupid donkeys bray. Give the lunatics plenty space, Understand this special race, Lunatics are genius, lead us on, But round up the idiots, before the dawn. It’s almost dawn now; I’ll just listen to Floyd’s ‘Brain Damage’ and then try to get some FN kip which has been elusive… Read more »

Monti, it will be interesting to compare and contrast the MSM response to this and any racism from Zenit fans.

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2 years ago

Monti

Doc,
It just makes no sense in ignoring the Huns songbook, fucking hammer the cunts, face up to them & get it fucking stopped.
It’s easy, sing the racist songs and they lose the points & play their next game with a stand closed.

Now, how hard is that to do?

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2 years ago

Weered

I’ve been busy this morning and have not been able to catch up on any transfer news…

IS THERE ANY?

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2 years ago

Monti

Yep, in true classic Celtic traditions, we fix a shite defence by signing a winger 🙂

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2 years ago

Weered

Monti…it makes sense to someone 😉

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2 years ago

Una

Isn’t that what Real Madrid do? Attack is the best form of defence as u well know xo

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2 years ago

Monti

Una,
Where is my apology? Come on now……

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2 years ago

Monti

Real Madrid lol?
Yes Una but when Real give the ball away, they have Varane, Marcelo and Sergio Ramos at the back.

The Musonda signing is imminent and, although it’s only a one and a half year loan deal I’m happy with it because he ticks the most important box of all: Q: Is he better in quality than what we already have? A: Yes His dribbling skills are something else and what a prospect it would be to see him and Paddy in the same team tearing up rival defences. Musonda can play the nº 10 role as well as on the wing. Two and a half days to go before the window shuts. I think a new goalie will be… Read more »

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2 years ago

Rebus67

Yoker,

Inam less interested in his dribbling skills than his ability to play a killer pass in the final third.

He will soon get his dribbling kicked out of him in our league.

Rebus

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2 years ago

Yoker Bhoy

Hi Rebus,

He has both of those abilities in abundance (taking on players and providing first-class assists). I saw quite a lot of him when he was with Betis on loan and he was a joy to watch. He more than held his own against top-class defenders in La Liga. Good point you made about Scottish defenders, we’ve already seen what Roberts has had to put up with. This type of player has to be better protected by referees.

“The Rebels have won” Fergus funds the revival, the cry is parity, we want to be treated as equals, the stadium is built the support is gathered and suddenly Celtic have arrived in the modern era. “Rangers” are finished, Celtic begin its fast track route to the top and there we have remained top of the tree in Scotland. Suddenly with help the huns reappear, aided it has to be said with the help of the Governing bodies. Celtic continues with its winning ways, unfortunately Domestic success is not enough…fur some, suddenly we must buy players who can take us… Read more »

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Spot on,pal
Costs base increased by 30%,last season.
We pay good wages.Need to get the Gamboa’s of this world out the door.
We are dominating Scottish football,3rd in CL Groups is progress.
Better quality of players will arrive over next few years.
Being reckless,as caused deaths at many clubs in Scotland.
I always keep the faith.

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2 years ago

Macca

Aye, it’s great fun watching us getting skelped in Europe every second Wednesday. As long as we create a lovely TIFO and sing the songs so the victors can say what a great atmosphere to win 5:0 in. As long as we can beat Hearts and Hibs. The huns are still garbage and Aberdeen keep bottling it so no need to invest. Happy days 🙂

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

CL draws have gave us superpowers,last 2 yrs in,Barca,City,PSG and Bayern.Still going to get nil points in these games,humpings or not.
Got be be realistic,pal
Tough making CL Groups,next season,if we do,got to hope for a 2nd seed that we can get points of off.
Defence will be strengthened in the summer.
KTF HH

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2 years ago

BondiBrian

Macca, bigger teams than us get hammered in Europe ( Arsenal for eg ) it happens.

Are you suggesting we should simply accept where we are at N blank European fitbaw cos we’re shite? Some incentive that for a manager/team/support ti basically throw in the European towel.

We can hope for the best, but realistically there’ll be a few mair skelps in the post.

Where d you think the money flowing through Celtic goes( gen up Q ) you think the board are ‘ripping’ fans off, playing BR for a mug?

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

CS,we pay excellent wages and should be hammering teams domestically.Why doesn’t this happen? The first half of the season has been a slog.If the defence isn’t sorted out we are going to be vulnerable in every game.Four qualifiers for C.L. next time,the big time is slipping away……

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Big times are here to stay !
God Bless Brendan Rodgers CSC

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2 years ago

Mike

C,S. Now that reminded me of the poster that you.. chased of the site, do not think that for one moment that you will chase me of it,
unless you come out of your shell and meet me, I will give you a very warm welcome, no problem.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Eh ? Me ?

Not my style,bud.
I love every Tim.
We all want what’s best for our great club.
All for constructive criticism,and logical debate.
The only ones,I’ve ever chased away,on social media,or in person,at games,are Huns ! lol

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2 years ago

Mike

No that post was addressed to Rob (Irishman)O Keefe, he chased Charlie Saiz of this site, Broxburn called him out about it, I share your views, so definitely him.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Right,Cheers.
Yes,was wondering where old Chas was ?
Always liked a good debate with him,as he loved his stats.
That’s a pity.
Thanks,Mike.

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2 years ago

Mike

Musonda a £2.5 million loan deal,
Compper a £1.0 million purchase,
Morgan a £o. 300, thousand purchase.
With more to come. TBA.

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2 years ago

Mike

Add the above to substantial wages fur the current players, the manager and his team, the stadium, Lennoxtown, it all costs money.
But it never figures in the dreamland figures quoted by some, but don’t furget the heated driveway and the expenses of the board, they don’t do it fur love, do they, or do they. No chance.

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2 years ago

BJF

Welcome back Holy Sea ( Symphony), and well done Monti
at least you tried. Charly will be welcome, if he contributes the way Paddy did. We do need a full back/ central defender no arguments but if the quality of this signing improves the squad then that is at least good news. In Brendan we trust, the challenge is for Migusse to step up and tomorrow night would be a good start .

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Thanks,bud.
Yes,the defence is not perfect,and needs strengthened.
I do think BR is working towards that.
All Tims should be positive,about getting such a highly regarded player,like Musonda,to brighten up Paradise.
The future’s bright,10IAR will be Green and White !

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2 years ago

Noelskytrot

Caption…not even these mighty headphones can drown out the vile songs of hate coming from the Orcs.

Alternative caption…Scottish sports journo’s new headwear when discussing the death of William FC.

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2 years ago

jimmybee

Welcome Charlie Bhoy a brilliant signing who will carve open defenses and create in the final 3rd. We havent been doing that since Paddy and big tom have been injured. 18 month deal is what we would get out a top signing anyway before they moved on. So maybe this is the way forward.
Lets see if Brendan has some more up his sleeve before the winday shuts.

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2 years ago

Rebus67

Just in! Musonda passes medical but refuses to sign loan deal!

He said he does not like the style of the hoops shirt. However, he will play in vertical stripes!

Negotiations continue. The greatest fear is that other players at the club may insist on their own style of shirt.

The SFA is examining their own rules to see if UEFA have applied their regulations correctly.

Rebus

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2 years ago

Doc

Caption: Lawwell listens to the fans at the AGM.

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2 years ago

Rob(Irishman) O'KEEFFE

Caption: “Compliance” officer hears Monti is on the phone…..

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2 years ago

Mike

“When you open a can of worms, its not just worms that come out, its the snakes as well” Then try to put the lid back on, the seal does not close tightly at all. And that is what Auldhead and his fellow shareholders have done, opened the can and exposed the snakes and worms. The biggest snake (Regan) the DIDDY, his can of collusion and involvement have been exposed and the truth has emerged. The truth about what happened, who caused it, how it was implemented and how it was covered up. The lid can never be closed and… Read more »

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2 years ago

Monti

Mike,
Excellent stuff!

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2 years ago

Mike

Cheers Gary.

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2 years ago

Auldheid

Mike Thanks for that encouraging response. Here is a follow up post on SFM of where I think we are and what is needed depending on SFA Investigation. Jimbo Re my CQN post. “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” WInston Churchill. I would say we are approaching the begining of the end stage when the SFA JP process ends, as it has to, one way or another. That will either clear RFC and SFA of charges of wrongdoing with credible reasons or… Read more »

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2 years ago

Auldheid

A PS.There is a link from the UEFA Licence issue to LNS that should emerge from SFA Investigation that invalidates LNS.

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2 years ago

Mike

Now THAT is encouraging, to hear that the CSA and the C.T. are placing their shoulders to the wheel as well, I have absolutely no doubt that you will succeed. KTF. You are doing brilliantly. We look to the future and a better more open and honest game. THANK YOU.

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2 years ago

Puggy67

Caption: Trying to get a night’s sleep in the Celtic hotel after the 2O in a row party.

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2 years ago

Monti

Weered,
Are you at Solitude tonight m8?

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2 years ago

Monti

WELCOME TO PARADISE CHARLY MUSONDA!

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Charly ! Charly ! Charly ! Charly !

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2 years ago

Monti

Cliftonville doing ok apart from puting the ball in the net.

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2 years ago

Weered

Monti… Just back from Solitude. 1-1. Not a great game but they redeemed themselves after Friday nights farce at Ballinamallard.

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2 years ago

Monti

I switched it off when Glenavon went one up!

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Lawwell’s Maw ! lol

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2 years ago

Cortes

Caption: Radio Shortbread’s Surround Sound broadcasts from Dingwall.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Charly Musonda,
” The fans can expect to see a player who is always happy.Hopefully I can do well for the team.”
Wonder when he’ll leave a comment on here,to make the doom and gloom merchants happy.lol
Who needs Charlie ? lol

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2 years ago

jimmybee

Brendan has delivered 4 top class signings since he came, that’s the difference between club class and world class.Sinclair Dembele Ntcham and now Charly Bhoy. A world class manager brings this to the table. 18 months of delight it will be watching this lad play football, can’t wait. I hope De Vries has a great game tomorrow, but doesn’t have too much to do,he deserves a wee break after the poor start to his Celtic career, but he has played well when called upon since. Tomorrow De Vries Lustig Jozo Boyata Tierney Broony Ntcham Forrest McGregor Sinclair Dembele Charley to… Read more »

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2 years ago

jimmybee

Probably end up 4_1 now since ive bet 5_1 and 3-1 HH.

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2 years ago

TicToc

Sometimes some things just sound so ‘right’, like this: Charly will wear No.67 for the Hoops and he “hopes to play in the spirit of the Lisbon Lions.” You’ll do for me, BHOY. Welcome to Paradise, Charly ‘Junior’ Musonda. HH PS Don’t think I don’t know that Celtic PLC know how to release squirrels and generally take the piss out of our fans, but I genuinely think this lhad will improve us at the business end of the park in the business end of the season. Just keep the fucking ball in the opposition’s half, well away from our ‘defence’… Read more »

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2 years ago

Stevie D

Caption: Chris McLaughlin ‘doing his job’.

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2 years ago

Una

Green brigade get on it, we need a song to the tune of thunder struck, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Musunda.

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2 years ago

Celtic Symphony

Got one.
When Nicholas was here(wee rat now)
The simple chant was,’ Charlie ! Charlie ! …Charlie ! Charlie ! ‘
That will do for me.
But,will be Charly.
Still sounds the same.lol

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2 years ago

TicToc

Gary, we’re seeing the same things as many on ETims do. I’d mentioned on here and elsewhere about the alarming rise in unexplained costs and so have others, e.g. on Phil Mac’s site in the last 2 to 3 weeks. Some of the Bhoys had a far better idea of what was happening than I but I’m not sure if any meaningful action was going to be taken or, indeed if it was possible. I actually thought from your posts yesterday you had some revelations to make. Anyway, I totally agree that serious questions need to be asked, but I’m… Read more »

RT @YourWullie Celtic's Jimmy Johnstone celebrates with his team-mates after scoring their first goal against Dukla Prague during the European Cup Semi-Final 1st leg at Celtic Park in Glasgow on 12th April 1967.
Celtic won 3-1.
Photo by Paul Popper pic.twitter.com/bhGPdZzDhm

RT @MrChuckD I do think this society needs to re-examine USA police brutality issues AND cases as far as 25 yrs back like some folk go after Nazi war criminals . Some have gotten away Scot free and inquiring movements should KNOW their current status occupations and thoughts to go Forward... pic.twitter.com/JvwnIed9bQ